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How To Treat Sore On Genitalia In A 1 Month Old Child?

Hi, my one month old son has just developed a rather odd sore on his genitalia. On the left side of his sac he has a deep crease, that is red and appears quite sore. It is a semi circle. It wasn t there when I changed his diaper this morning, so it showed up pretty quickly and all of a sudden. Is this just a regular rash? It seemed like it might be, but the deep crease is what had me worried...
Fri, 10 Oct 2014
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Pediatrician, Critical Care 's  Response
Hi...
Dont worry much about the rash.. that is contact dermatitis. . Dont use huggies and after cleaning that area dry with a clean cloth softly. . You apply rash free cream thrice a day.

If you like my suggestion kindly rate me.
Regards. ..Dr.surendra
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How To Treat Sore On Genitalia In A 1 Month Old Child?

Hi... Dont worry much about the rash.. that is contact dermatitis. . Dont use huggies and after cleaning that area dry with a clean cloth softly. . You apply rash free cream thrice a day. If you like my suggestion kindly rate me. Regards. ..Dr.surendra